Early Access Karlach
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 6.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #289 of 537 Character Customisation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
27-Oct-2023 - I have completely redone this mod. Improvements include:
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[]Minimizing the neck seam issue (still slightly shows in some lighting, unfortunately)
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]Fixing the issue where Barbarian piercings were floating off her face[]Making the scarring on the side of her head a little more prominent
[]Changing her eye sclera to black like in Early Access
- Changing her eye shape - some folks said that her Full Release appearance had East Asian eyes and that it was wrong for me to change that. I can't say I suddenly agree that Larian replacing a Black character with an Asian character was okay, but now this mod restores her Black features without getting rid of her eye shape
This mod is now a pretty good blend of assets from Early Access, Full Release, and Datamining!
Because of the extreme racism in the comments left on the original version of this mod, I still plan on leaving the comments off. I just don't have the energy to screen them.
MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PEOPLE NOT USING A MOD MANAGER:
1. Place KarlachEA.pak in C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods
2. Add the following under the GustavDev node in modsettings.lsx found in C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\PlayerProfiles\Public using Notepad or Notepad++:
<node id="ModuleShortDesc">
<attribute id="Folder" type="LSWString" value="KarlachEA"/>
<attribute id="MD5" type="LSString" value=""/>
<attribute id="Name" type="FixedString" value="KarlachEA"/>
<attribute id="UUID" type="FixedString" value="4a5596d5-25bd-4d78-aae1-d0130d123046"/>
<attribute id="Version" type="int32" value="1"/>
</node>
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPTIONAL DREAD HAIRSTYLE:
Drop the "Generated" Folder into your data folder - C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Baldurs Gate 3\Data - or wherever you have BG3 installed.
This mod alters Karlach's head to match her Early Access appearance, with an optional dreadlocks hairstyle. It's a simple cosmetic change for Baldur's Gate 3 players who prefer her original look. With 448 endorsements and 7,398 downloads, it's a moderately popular choice for character customization.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 448 endorsements and 7,398 downloads.
- Simple cosmetic tweak that gives Karlach a nostalgic look for Early Access fans.
- Optional dreads add variety without forcing a specific style.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects Karlach's head and hair—no other changes.
- Last updated in October 2023, so may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- No screenshots or detailed install instructions provided by the author.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who miss Karlach's Early Access design and want a quick visual change. Also for those who want to try a different hairstyle on her. Skip if you're looking for gameplay tweaks or more extensive customization.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a cosmetic mod, you can easily preview it in the character creator before committing.
- Make sure to place the mod files in the correct Mods folder (typically under %LocalAppData%/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods).
- If you're using other Karlach appearance mods, check load order to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- tepkunset
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 7,398
- Endorsements
- 448
- Category
- Character Customisation
- Created
- 8/19/2023
- Updated
- 10/27/2023
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